OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

EL-RUFAI RECEIVES REPORT ON URBAN GANGSTERISM,98 'SARA-SUKA ' HOODLUMS ARRESTED FOR HOMICIDE,PHONE SNATCHING. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.



KDSG Security Update: Saturday 29th April 2023 

El-Rufai receives report on urban gangsterism; 98 ‘Sara-Suka’ hoodlums arrested for homicide, phone snatching 

- 19 charged to court, 61 undergoing investigation at various Divisions 

- 18 transferred to SCID for further investigation ahead of prosecution 

Worried by the increase in urban gangsterism perpetrated by criminals popularly known as ‘Sara-Suka’ in Kaduna Metropolis, Governor Nasir El-Rufai who demanded for an aggressive action against the criminals has received a progress report from the Kaduna State Police Command. 

The criminals had been attacking citizens and snatching their mobile phones and other belongings, a situation which resulted in the loss of several lives and severe injuries inflicted on innocent citizens. 

According to the report, which was accompanied with pictorial evidence, a total of 98 suspects were arrested between the 26th and 28th of April, 2023, of which 19 have been charged to court, while 61 are still under investigation at various Divisions within the Kaduna Metropolis. Eighteen (18) of those arrested have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation ahead of prosecution. 

The report further revealed that several exhibits were recovered from the suspects which include snatched mobile phones, sharp knives, sharp scissors, cudgels, dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp, assorted hard drugs and accessories to aid their consumption, masters keys and other valuables. 

The Governor tasked the Command to ensure due diligence in prosecution without compromise, and directed that the manhunt for those at large should be intensified until they are all brought to justice. 

He also condoled families that lost their loves ones and wished the injured speedy recovery.

He further allayed their fears of any possible compromise of the cases, stating that the Kaduna State Government has an effective mechanism in place through the Ministry of Justice to ensure a thorough and scrupulous process. 

Finally, the Governor called on members of communities such as Rigasa, Kawo, Ungwan Muazu, Badarawa, Kwaru, Rigachikun, Barnawa, Ungwan Rimi, Trikania, Nasarawa, Makera, Sabon Tasha, Narayi, Rafin Guza, Tudun Wada and other locations, to provide the names of suspected gang members in their localities for follow-up action by security agencies. 

Relevant information may be forwarded to the Security Operations Room on the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999. 

Signed 

Samuel Aruwan 
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Kaduna State.

More photos below. 



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